Souqs (Traditional Markets)

Al Hafah Souq

Al Hafah Souq lies 3 kilometres from the city of Salalah in Dhofar Governorate. It is surrounded by lofty coconut trees and is the perfect place to buy the best kinds of gum and incense, not only in ...Read more

Al Husn Souq

Al Husn Souq is characterised by its location in the middle of Salalah’s old neighbourhoods in Dhofar Governorate. This souq retains a traditional style with its handicrafts, conventional in their de...Read more

Bahla Souq

Bahla Souq is a short distance from Bahla Fort. It has many traditional industries like making daggers and copper artefacts, in addition to Omani sweets (Halwa). This Souq is famous for its active co...Read more

Sohar Handicrafts Souq

This souq is located in Al Hajra region near Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Wilayt Sohar in Al Batinah North Governorate. Built in the style of Arab-Islamic architecture, Sohar Handicrafts Souq was inaugura...Read more

Ibri Souq

Ibri Souq is an important landmark and an active economic and tourism centre. It is the most prestigious and largest souq in A'Dhahirah Governorate , built adjacent to Ibri Castle in the Eastern Prov...Read more

Mutrah Souq

Every place has its distinctive flavour and every city has a market that relates its stories, embraces its history and accompanies its evolution. If you enjoy visiting public markets, you must see Mut...Read more

Nizwa Souq

This souq lies in the vicinity of the walls of the famous Nizwa Fort. Its building embraces both traditional and modern architectural lines. Through its many alleys and divisions, Nizwa Souq has remai...Read more

Ar Rustaq Souq

Built in Wilayt Ar Rustaq in Al Batinah South Governorate, Ar Rustaq Souq is one of the most popular markets in the Sultanate. From the small hours of the morning, this market becomes a hub of activi...Read more

Sinaw Thursday Market

Sinaw Thursday Market is held every Thursday in A'Sharqiyah North Governorate. It is a very busy market due to its proximity to the Bedouin communities, who head there to buy staples and sell their l...Read more

Al Mintarib Tuesday Market

Al Mintarib Village Market takes place every Tuesday of the week in Wilayt Badiya in A'Sharqiyah North Governorate (Eastern Region). This souq overflows with handicrafts made by Badiya villagers and ...Read more

Ibra Wednesday Market

Ibra Wednesday Market takes place every Wednesday of the week in Wilayt Ibra in A'Sharqiyah North Governorate and is dedicated to women only. Every week, women head to this market to buy all they nee...Read more